The center celebrates the legacy of those who advocated for equitable access to education for African-American students in Harford County. Exhibits, historical displays, programs and events highlight this history inside the former Colored School.
Martha Howard and John Henry Murphy Alliance founded the Baltimore Afro-American Newspaper. By 1950 the Afro-American was the leading voice for racial equality, economic advancement, civil rights and the coverage of Black life in the nation.
In 1945, Mr. Boddy became Principal of Hill Top Elementary School, the Rosenwald school that served students in the Sandy Spring area. In 1952 he became Principal of the Sandy Spring Elementary School, which closed in 1962 after desegregation.
This exhibit describes contributions of families who settled Spencerville, an African-American community. Some were pioneers in teaching at newly integrated schools, who demonstrated passion for racial equality in education and recreation facilities.
The Crossvines is a dining and golf destination, event space, custom crush facility, research farm, and learning hub all-in-one, intertwining new venture and excitement with Maryland's rich farming history.
The marker commemorates the 600 crab pickers, predominantly African American women, who on April 6, 1938, went on strike from Crisfield’s packinghouses to protest wage cuts and more. Despite facing violence, the women persevered for five weeks.
A self-guided tour of the once vibrant Black community along Pine Street known locally as "little New York" that includes information on the Cambridge Movement and the emergence of civil rights leader Gloria Richardson.
A local history organization that offers walking and bus tours, including civil-rights tours of Baltimore neighborhoods, with an emphasis on home-grown civil rights leaders. Visit their website for schedule and reservation information.
This marker commemorates the thriving Black community along Jonathan Street, including two businesses who were listed in the “Green Book,” a travel guide that identified businesses that were safe for Black travelers during the Jim Crow era.
Nisey's Boutique is a fun and funky marketplace of hard to find and one-of-a-kind items - from uniquely stylish women's apparel, accessories, and personal care products to transcontinental interior decor.